Instructional scaffolding

1. Introduction Distance education (e.g., online course programs, e-learning programs), have presented challenges for both students and instructors, leading to extensive research on the tenets of what constitutes quality learning in the differing virtual settings (Boling, Hough, Krinsky, Saleem, & Stevens, 2012; Oncu, & Cakir, 2011). Preference of online learning has become the norm for over 25% of students who enroll in an online course at some point during the completion of an undergraduate,

Qualitative Research: Naturalistic Inquiry in e-Learning Research In Naturalistic Inquiry in e-Learning Research by Agostinho (2005), an in-depth discussion on naturalistic inquiry as a qualitative research method was the focal point of the journal article. Using the qualitative research paradigm, the author established how naturalistic inquiry can be a valid method through which dimensions and further explorations about a phenomenon can be done. As the author had mentioned at the beginning of the

web and reading the text and watching videos that are online is not adequate enough to meet the requirement for learning and earning a degree. Yenitepe and Tezgider stated that “high-caliber content is the key content is the key content with an instructional design that makes courses effectively” (pg. 30, 2004.) The curriculum must be designed with purpose and be meaningful, in order for the learning experience to be beneficial and recognized and found merit to deserve credit. The designers must carry

as communication, information management, problem-solving, and information seeking. Because technology is such an integral part of modern life, it behooves educators to prepare learners to use it effectively. Technology also has a role in the instructional process for it can serve as a means of supporting and enhancing instruction. Based on an analysis of the literature, Hopey (1998) noted that educational technology can-- • Improve educational attainment and skill acquisition • Reduce the

How important is the quality of education in America to its citizens? Although it may seem obvious this question may not have a very clear answer. Traditional classroom style education that this country has followed for hundreds of years is becoming endangered to electronic takeover. Not in the way that the classrooms will become more technologically advanced, but that they are being replaced by at home online courses. Unfortunately many of the students enrolled aren’t because they need this type

MASS-MEDIA APPROACH It is evident from the term multi-media that more than two media of communication are involved in a learning package or instructional Procedure. A teaching content of a subject varies in nature therefore; it can be best presented by employing various media of communication. Moreover it facilitates the individual variation of the learner. Now multimedia package of learning are developed. This multi-media approach has been tried in our country, in NCERT and at the Center of

The need that prompted this project proposal is that of providing more technology training for teachers in order to address the ongoing desire for increased student achievement rates in our school and district. In the upcoming school year, our district will be rolling out a 1:1 initiative to provide devices for each student in our school (and all other schools in the county). The problem that comes along with this initiative is the lack of knowledge and training that teachers have received to prepare

Critical Issue: Promoting Technology Use in Schools ISSUE: Although there has been a strong push to get educational technology into the hands of teachers and students, many obstacles to implementation still exist. Equipment may not be placed in easily accessible locations. Hardware and software often pose problems for teachers in the classroom, and just-in-time technical support may be unavailable. Teachers may lack the time and the motivation to learn technology skills. Professional development

A Crisis: Funding for Educational Technology in the United States The United States is a country that thrives through technological advancement. The wealth and success of this nation is dependent on providing every child, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, with the opportunity to obtain technological skills that are essential for a successful future. Unfortunately, educational funding for technology has failed to take precedent. In realizing that, the question then becomes, how is

SRINIDHI CHENEGARAPU RAJESHWAR UNDERSTANDING OF DIFFERENT LEARNING THEORIES AND THEIR IMPLICATION AND APPLICATION TO e-LEARNING AND ONLINE LEARNING ABSTRACT: The aim of this paper is to explain the understanding of different learning theories and their implication and application to e-learning and online learning. These theories are classical conditioning, behaviorist theory, information processing theory or cognitive theory and constructivist theory. The paper focuses mainly on how learners should